The Truth About Tooth Decay

Welcome to our brand new oral health campaign, specially created to help you prevent tooth decay.

The Truth About Tooth Decay is an online hub for the most essential and trusted advice about tooth decay. We want to help you spot the early signs of the disease and most importantly, give you the information on how to prevent it.

By knowing more about tooth decay, you will be one step closer to achieving the healthy smile you deserve.

Preventing tooth decay

Despite it being very common, tooth decay is easily preventable. Here are some top tips on how to prevent tooth decay. Read more

High fluoride toothpaste

Sometimes following a dental check-up, you may need more fluoride in order to prevent tooth decay – this is where prescription high fluoride toothpastes come in. Read more

Information for dental professionals

Advice and guidance for dental professionals, including raising awareness of dental caries amongst patients and strategies for how to prevent it. Read more

Tooth decay and your health

The signs of tooth decay and how you can treat it. You can also find out if you might be more at risk of tooth decay. Read more

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Word of Mouth: January 2023

It is the beginning of a new year so in this issue we are talking about everything that you need to know about how to take care of your oral health. It also covers oral health advice for the elderly and kids.
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Mouth ulcers

Usually red or yellow in colour, mouth ulcers are painful sores that can appear inside the mouth and also on the outer lips.
What to do following an extraction

General advice about what to do after having teeth taken out. Includes what precautions you should take and things to avoid.
Burning mouth syndrome

Burning Mouth Syndrome can be an extremely uncomfortable condition which can have several potential causes.
How to spot mouth cancer

How much do you know about the signs and symptoms of mouth cancer? By being Mouthaware you can make a difference in the fight against mouth cancer.
Geographic tongue

Geographic tongue is a common condition which can appear on the top and sides of the tongue, and sometimes on the under-surface.
Bridges and partial dentures

These replacement options for missing teeth are often recommended for oral health purposes as well as cosmetic appearance.
What foods and drinks contain acid and why it spells trouble for our oral health

10 JUNE 19 - As part of National Smile Month, the Oral Health Foundation and GSK have come together to discuss the threat acidic foods and drinks pose to our oral health.
Wisdom teeth

The wisdom teeth are the last to appear, right at the back of the mouth, often between 17 and 25 but sometime many years later.
Sugar free chewing gum

Chewing sugar-free gum helps protect your teeth and gums in between meals when it may not be possible to brush with a toothbrush.
“Spit don’t rinse” for better oral health

6 JUNE 2016 - Fitting is largely considered one of the worst habits a person can have yet that’s exactly what one leading health charity is asking all of us to do.